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Howick Kauri Kids provider secured
During the Howick Local Board meeting on Thursday 27 June the Board unanimously voted to enter a conditional contract with Community Kids (trading as Howick Kids) to take on the license of Howick Kauri Kids.
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Howick steps up in the battle against crime
The Howick Local Board has allocated its share of the Crime Prevention Safety Initiatives fund to several partner organisations, to address specific safety concerns in the area.
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Finalist announced in the 18th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards 2024
Recognised nationally as Aotearoa’s only art award dedicated to ecological themes, the annual Estuary Art and Ecological Awards is proudly funded by the Howick Local Board.
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East Auckland athletes set for recognition
Nominations are open for the Howick Sports Awards 2024
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Thank you very MOTH! Pest Free moth plant competition winners announced
The results are in, and they surpass that of 2023!
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Uxbridge Arts & Culture centre, more than meets the eye
Getting louder! Many visitors know Uxbridge arts centre for one thing and are amazed to learn of the other things the centre offers - a great experience is waiting for everyone.
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Decision on Howick War Memorial Hall provides clarity for the community
Howick War Memorial Hall is to operate as an official venue for hire managed through the Auckland Council venue booking system, Howick Local Board has agreed.
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Kōkako volunteers mark 30 years on job
Volunteers who have trekked the Hunua Ranges to conserve the last kōkako population in the mainland Auckland region have celebrated 30 years.
Events
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School Holiday Art Programme
The UXBRIDGE School Holiday Art workshops are available for bookings now. Options for July are fe...
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July School Holidays at Howick Library - Matariki
Join us for a bunch of fun activities this school holidays!
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Magical Moving Images - School Holiday programme
Learn skills from the past and experience some of the hard work done every day, in hands-on activ...
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Ngā Tamariki o Matariki July School Holidays @ Pakuranga Library
Join us at the library these school holidays for an awesome line up of fun and exciting crafts, a...
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School Holiday Programme Highland Park Library
Join us for these exciting school holiday events.
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18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards
Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.
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Japanese Playgroup Pakuranga
Join this event to learn more about Japanese culture for parents and their children.
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Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days
Come and watch the community theatre’s spectacular production of Around the World in 80 Days!